33 Ideas for Read Across America

As teachers we share the beloved works of Dr. Seuss with students no matter how small (or large) during Read Across America and in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Here are 33 ideas on how you can celebrate in your classroom.

15. Themed Foldable -Create your own foldable in the shape of the cat's hat you've got yourself an activity to show whatever content you want.

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16. Horton Hears a Who clover - With a few craft supplies, you've got yourself a gift to give every student what reminds them what makes a person using the famous Dr. Suess quote.

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17. Cat in the Hat Guided Drawings - Lead your students through a guided drawing activity and use their fantastic artwork as a springboard for writing activities or for a hallway display.

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18. Oh The Places You’ll Go Incentive Jar - Keep students motivated by using this whole group incentive for the month of March. What would you have your students earn - would you do this for a reading challenge or behavior?

20. Favorite Book Photo Shoot - Allow students to pose with their favorite book. Turn these into book recommendations or book report pieces.

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21. The Lorax Pencil Can - Create yourself a special set of pencils for students to use when students are working on writing pieces (writing those sparkling adjectives) or as a reward for accomplishing a task.

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22. DIY McElligot’s Pool -Create a reading nook with your Seuss books for students to choose from for independent reading. Have those stuffed characters? Give them a place to live too while celebrating in the month of March.

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23. Read Across America Week - Celebrating school wide? Here are some ideas on how you can create fun events for the entire school and get students reading!

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24. Decoupage Chair - Bring your favorite images from a compilation of Drs. Suess books (perfect if any have been slightly damaged or been worn out) and create a fun chair that is perfect for a library section of the classroom.

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25. Grinch Party Poppers - Yummy chocolate faces on healthy snacks make these party poppers a delicious way to bring a recognizable character into the mix.

What a fantastic collection! Thanks to everyone who shared their ideas to begin with! I hope you can find at least two ideas that will work for you this year. What are your favorite books to read or have on hand? Do you have good sized stash of Seuss books?

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